Archaeologists find 4,100 years old tomb of Egyptian doctor to the Pharaohs
Archaeologists Discover Intricately Decorated Tomb Belonging to a Doctor Who Treated Egyptian Pharaohs 4,100 Years Ago
Archaeologists have excavated an intricately carved and painted tomb in northern Egypt, and they think the 4,100-year-old burial chamber belonged to a prominent, multi-talented royal doctor: a physician who served ancient Egyptian kings as an expert in medicinal plants, dentistry and venomous bites.
A team of French and Swiss researchers discovered the tomb in Saqqara, the necropolis of the ancient capital city of Memphis, according to a statement from Egypts Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
This incredible find adds to Saqqaras rich legacy as one of Egypts most significant archaeological sites, writes the ministry. The tomb is adorned with stunning carvings and vibrant artwork, including a beautifully painted false door and scenes of funerary offerings.
Inside the tomb, researchers found a stone sarcophagus bearing the name Tetinebefou in hieroglyphics. The inscriptions also indicate that he was the chief palace physician, priest, chief dentist, director of medicinal plants and conjurer of the goddess Serketan Egyptian deity known for curing venomous snake and scorpion bites.
Smithsonian Magazine